What makes me smile?

I’m a little late on this, but since I’ve been fighting some serious writer’s block, I figured I’d get in on Mama Kat’s weekly writing assignment. And the prompt I chose? Write a list of 10 things that are sure to put a smile on your face when you are not happy.

Soulshine – No matter what kind of mood I’m in, I can turn on this song and let the Allman Brothers remind me that “when your world seems cold, you got to let your spirit take control.”

Clear blue skies and sunshine on a summer day – And having someone to enjoy it with.

Puppy dogs – of all shapes and sizes. I can’t help it. Their cute little fuzzy faces melt my heart.

Zac Brown Band’s Different Kind of Fine – There is something so fun and upbeat about that song! I dare you to listen to it and not smile… seriously. I have it playing on my iPod right now and I can’t help but grin a little as I tap my foot along to the beat.

A Starbucks venti mocha frappuccino with a double shot of espresso and whipped cream –
If you’re gonna do it, do it right.

That “new book” smell – Yes, I know. Go on and say it… NERD.

Sunflowers and daisies – One day, I’m going to have a yard full of them. Once I figure out how to NOT kill everything I attempt to grow.

When someone takes me by complete surprise with some random, really sweet, sincere, unguarded comment that I don’t quite know how to react to – For someone who talks as much as I do, it’s always nice to be rendered speechless.